THREE WAYS TO HELP
Find your role.
Most Openings
Weekend Market Volunteer
Greet visitors at the entrance, help with wayfinding, assist SNAP/EBT shoppers, support kids’ programming, and keep the market running smoothly. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a smile.
Event Support Volunteer
Help execute weekend kids’ activities, Dallas’ Original Watermelon Day®, Dallas’ Original Pumpkin Day®, holiday events, and more. Tasks include setup/teardown, crowd management, and activity booth facilitation. Advance sign-up required.
Community Outreach Volunteer
Represent DFM at community events, food drives, school fairs, and neighborhood meetings. Help spread the word about SNAP/EBT, the Locals Program, and field trip opportunities. Bilingual volunteers especially welcome.
How it works. Four steps.
“Our volunteers are the people who make a 20-acre market feel like a neighborhood. They’re the first face a first-time visitor sees.”
Pick your role.
Browse the three volunteer tracks above and decide which fits your schedule and interests. Not sure? Tell us your availability and we’ll suggest the best fit for you.
Send us your info.
Email your name, contact info, availability, and any role preferences. Groups should include an approximate headcount and coordinator contact. Takes two minutes — no formal application form required.
Get your schedule.
We’ll add you to the volunteer roster and contact you when shifts matching your availability open. Shift confirmations are sent the week before. You can request specific dates too — we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Show up & help.
Check in at the volunteer station 15 minutes before your shift starts. You’ll get a brief orientation, a volunteer badge, and your assignment for the day. Wear comfortable shoes — you’ll be on your feet.
Volunteer Perks
T-shirt
Plus access to volunteer appreciation events.
Shift Length
3–4 Hours
Weekends 9 AM–noon or 10 AM–2 PM.
Minimum Age
16+
Ages 16–17 need a parental consent form.
Sign Up By
Common questions.
Email info@dallasfarmersmarket.org with your name, contact info, your availability (weekends, weekdays, or both), and any roles that interest you. We’ll add you to our volunteer roster and contact you when shifts matching your availability open up.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers ages 16–17 must submit a parental consent form with their application. Group youth volunteering (such as Scout projects) is handled through our group application process and requires adult supervision.
Yes. Corporate groups, school clubs, faith organizations, and scout troops regularly volunteer at DFM. Group applications need a group coordinator contact and should specify approximate headcount. We recommend booking group shifts at least three weeks in advance.
No special skills are required for most volunteer roles. A friendly disposition and a willingness to help visitors goes a long way. Bilingual volunteers (especially Spanish speakers) are especially welcome and can be matched with roles that put those skills to work.
Weekend market shifts are typically 3–4 hours, usually 9 AM–noon or 10 AM–2 PM. Event support shifts vary by event — most run 4–6 hours. You choose which shifts fit your schedule during signup.
There is no cash compensation — this is a community service opportunity.
